PETTICOAT, long, infant's

CH1980.491

White lawn. Wide, low neck, with sleeves forming part of neckline. Narrow machine lace trim on neck and sleeves. Short sleeves, may be style of 1840's, especially with very wide neckline. Skirt handstroked onto narrow waistband. Full and unornamented. Two tucks at hem. All hand sewn, with very fine stitching. Fastens with drawtapes at neck and waist. Plain style suggests for everyday wear. (See 80.492 Long Robe) Reference: Buck & Cunnington, CHILDREN'S COSTUME IN ENGLAND, page 153.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1980.491
Accession Date: 30 Oct 1980

Material

Cotton/Textile

cotton

Measurement

length1040mm

 

 

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